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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.55, 759.90 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.55, 759.90 and 141.35 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.55 : 759.90 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.55/759.90 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.55x = 759.90 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.55x = 107,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,408.07/506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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